Former Israeli Soldier Dies in Paragliding Accident in Colombia
A 23-year-old Israeli man, who was traveling after completing his mandatory military service in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), died tragically in Colombia. The incident occurred on Friday, September 18, during a paragliding flight near Medellin with a local instructor. According to Colombian media reports, the paraglider went into a dive, struck a cliff face, and crashed in a wooded area. The Israeli national died at the scene, while the instructor sustained serious injuries. Poor weather conditions are cited as the cause of the accident. Rescue teams faced difficulties reaching the crash site. Local police have launched an investigation and detained the owner of the paragliding rental company for questioning. Rabbi Levi Wonunu, a Chabad representative in Colombia, stated that efforts are underway to repatriate the body to Israel for burial.
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